Operating A Cable Box Or Dbs Receiver; Troubleshooting - Sony KP-48V75 Service Manual

Operating a cable
box or DBS receiver
You can program the supplied remote control to
operate a cable box or DBS receiver. Follow the
procedures below to set the manufacturer's code
number in the remote control.
DBS/CABLE (POWER)
DBS/CABLE
(FUNCTION)
DISPLAY*
1 2 3
4 5 6 0 – 9 buttons
7 8 9
0
JUMP ENTER
TV/DBS* GUIDE*
V/v/B/b/ *
MENU*
CH +/–
CODE SET
* The TV/DBS, GUIDE, DISPLAY, V/v/B/b/ , and MENU
buttons can be used only with a DBS receiver.
1
Turn off the equipment you want to set up,
and press DBS/CABLE (FUNCTION).
FUNCTION
DBS/CABLE
2
Press the CODE SET, DBS/CABLE (FUNCTION),
and 0 – 9 buttons to enter the
manufacturer's code number (see the chart
on the right column), then press ENTER. For
example, to program your remote control
to operate a Sony DBS receiver, press CODE
SET, DBS/CABLE (FUNCTION), 8, 0, 1, and
ENTER.
FUNCTION
ENTER
CODE SET DBS/CABLE
8 0 1
3
Press DBS/CABLE (POWER) to turn on the
cable box or DBS receiver.
DBS/CABLE
4
Use the cable box/DBS control buttons to
check if the code number works.
For example, to operate a cable box or DBS receiver,
you can use the DBS/CABLE (POWER), JUMP, CH
+/–, 0 – 9 and ENTER buttons.
Note
• If the cable box or DBS receiver does not have a certain
function, the corresponding button on this remote control will
not operate.
To operate the projection TV
Press TV (FUNCTION). Then use the projection TV
control buttons to control the projection TV.
For more details on operating the cable box or
DBS receiver
Refer to the operating instructions that come with the
equipment.
If the remote control doesn't work
• First, try repeating the setup procedures using the other codes
listed for your equipment.
Manufacturer code numbers (cable box)
Manufacturer Code number
Hamlin/Regal 222, 223, 224, 225, 226
201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208,
Jerrold/G. I.
218
227, 228, 229
Oak
Panasonic 219, 220, 221
214, 215
Pioneer
Scientific Atlanta 209, 210, 211
216, 217
Tocom
Zenith 212, 213
Manufacturer code numbers (DBS receiver)
Manufacturer Code number
Sony 801 (preset code for the supplied
remote control)
RCA 802
Notes
• If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one
by one until you come to the correct code for your equipment.
• If you enter a new code number, the code number you
previously entered at that setting is erased.
• In some rare cases, your equipment may use a code that is not
provided with this remote control and you may not be able to
operate your equipment with the supplied remote control. In
this case, use the equipment's own remote control unit.
• Whenever you remove the batteries — to replace them, for
example — if too much time is taken, the code numbers may
revert to the factory setting and must be reset.
Operations 45 -EN
Additional Information

Troubleshooting

If the problem persists after trying the methods below,
contact your nearest Sony dealer.
No picture (screen not lit), no sound
/ Make sure the power cord is connected
securely.
/ Operate with the buttons on the projection TV.
/ Insert the batteries in the remote control with
the correct polarity.
/ Replace the batteries with new ones if they are
weak.
/ Check to see if the TV/VIDEO setting is correct:
when watching TV, set to TV, and when
watching video input pictures, set to VIDEO 1,
2, 3, or 4.
/ Try another channel. It could be station trouble.
EN
/ Perform AUTO SET UP again using the SETUP
button to return to the factory preset condition.
(page 21)
Poor or no picture (screen lit), good sound
/ Adjust PICTURE in the VIDEO menu. (page 30)
/ Adjust BRIGHTNESS in the VIDEO menu.
(page 30)
/ Adjust convergence. (page 23)
/ Check antenna/cable connections. (page 6)
/ Perform AUTO SET UP again using the SETUP
button to return to the factory preset condition.
(page 21)
/ Remove objects from the front of the projection
TV.
Good picture, no sound
/ Press MUTING so that "MUTING" disappears
from the screen. (page 26)
/ Check the MTS setting in the AUDIO menu.
(page 34)
/ Make sure SPEAKER is set to ON in the AUDIO
menu. (page 35)
/ Perform AUTO SET UP again using the SETUP
button to return to the factory preset condition.
(page 21)
No color
/ Adjust the COLOR in the VIDEO menu. (page
31)
/ Confirm that black and white program is not
being broadcast.
/ Perform AUTO SET UP again using the SETUP
button to return to the factory preset condition.
(page 21)
46 -EN Additional Information
Only snow and noise appear on the screen
/ Check the CABLE setting in the SET UP menu.
(page 24)
/ Check the antenna/cable connections. (page 6)
/ Make sure the channel is broadcasting
programs.
/ Press ANT to change the input mode. (page 27)
Dotted lines or stripes
/ Adjust the antenna.
/ Move the projection TV away from noise
sources such as cars, neon signs, and hair-
dryers.
Double images or ghosts
/ Use a highly directional outdoor antenna or a
cable (when the problem is caused by
reflections from nearby mountains or tall
buildings).
Cannot operate menu
/ If the item you want to choose appears in gray,
you cannot select it. Press TV/VIDEO
correctly.
/ Check the CABLE setting in the SET UP menu.
(page 24)
Cannot receive upper channels (UHF) when using an
antenna
/ Make sure CABLE is OFF in the SET UP menu.
(page 24)
/ Use AUTO PROGRAM to add receivable
channels that are not presently in projection TV
memory. (pages 21, 25)
Cannot receive any channels when using
cable TV
/ Make sure CABLE is ON in the SET UP menu.
(page 24)
/ Use AUTO PROGRAM to add receivable
channels that are not presently in projection TV
memory. (pages 21, 25)
Remote control does not operate
/ Batteries could be weak. Replace the batteries.
(page 20)
/ Make sure the projection TV's power cord is
connected securely to the wall outlet.
/ Press TV (FUNCTION) when operating your
projection TV.
/ Are fluorescent lights too close to the projection
TV? Move them at least 3-4 feet away from the
projection TV.
Cannot gain enough volume when using a cable box
/ Increase the volume at the cable box. Then press
TV (FUNCTION) and adjust the projection TV's
volume.
Projection TV malfunctions when using the S-Link
function
/ Make sure the projection TV's power cord is
connected securely to the wall outlet.
/ Check the S-Link connection. (pages 17, 18)
The projection TV needs to be cleaned
/ Clean the projection TV with a soft dry cloth.
Never use strong solvents such as thinner or
benzine, which might damage the finish of the
cabinet.